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  1. Program Guide & Resources: Finding Exoplanets

    Resource Guide
    Many exoplanets — worlds beyond our solar system — are very small and faint compared to their bright host stars, making it nearly impossible to spot them directly. Despite this, astronomers...
    Rectangular graphic illustrating the Exoplanets program theme. The right four-fifths of the graphic shows an illustration of three exoplanets orbiting a bright star. Running vertically along the left side of the image is a wide blue bar. In the lower half of the bar is a line drawing of a simple hand-held telescope on a tripod. The telescope points toward a circular field of view showing stars and planets.

  2. Lights, Coronagraph, Action! An Exoplanet Direct Imaging Demo

    Activities
    In this demonstration, participants will learn about the direct imaging method astronomers use to find exoplanets — planets outside our solar system. Using a trifold display board and a lamp, participants...
    Split image: At left, a bright dot with a glare. At right, a hand holds a dark circle to block the star's light.

  3. Exoplanet Detectives: A Transit Method Activity

    Activities
    In this activity, participants will learn about the transit method to find exoplanets — planets outside our solar system. Using a trifold display board, a lamp, and exoplanet shadow puppets, participants...
    Large tri-fold poster says Exoplanet Detectives at the top.

  4. Program Guide & Resources: Data and Imaging Processing

    Resource Guide
    Scientists rely on computers not only to do calculations, but also to transform telescope data into images. Coding and programming are some of the many methods that astronomers use in order to study the...
    Rectangular graphic illustrating the Data and Image Processing program theme. The right four-fifths of the graphic shows a space telescope orbiting Earth, collecting data from a supernova remnant, and transmitting the data to a large satellite dish. Running vertically along the left side of the image is a wide purple bar. In the lower half of the bar is a line drawing of a simple hand-held telescope on a tripod. The telescope points toward a circular field of view showing rows of ones and zeros.

  5. Program Guide & Resources: Electromagnetic Spectrum

    Resource Guide
    Astronomers learn about space objects by gathering and analyzing the light coming from them. Since there is more than one type light, observations of multiple types of light from an object —multiwavelength...
    Rectangular graphic illustrating the Electromagnetic Spectrum program theme. The right four-fifths of the graphic is a colorful multiwavelength space telescope image of a planetary nebula. The nebula looks like a human eyeball, with a hot pink pupil surrounded by blue and orange iris-like rings. Running vertically along the left side of the image is a wide green bar. In the lower half of the bar is a line drawing of a simple hand-held telescope on a tripod. The telescope points toward a circular field of view showing an expanding wave pattern.

  6. Teachable Moments: The Science of Solar Eclipses and How to Watch with NASA

    Article | Resource Guide
    Get ready for the April 2024 total solar eclipse, by learning about the science behind solar eclipses, how to watch safely, and how to engage students in NASA science. Teachable Moment: The Science of...
    Three different types of eclipses. A partial eclipse with the Moon covering the top third of the Sun. An annular eclipse with the Moon covering most of the Sun. A total eclipse with the Sun completely covered by the Moon.

  7. Teachable Moments: NASA Balloon Mission Designed to See the Space Between Stars

    Article | Resource Guide
    A NASA balloon mission designed to study the interstellar medium – the space between stars – will take to the skies above Antarctica in December 2023. Read on to learn how the GUSTO mission's...
    NASA's GUSTO mission preparing its white stratospheric balloon in snow-covered Antarctica against a sky with a bright blue hue.

  8. Teachable Moments: Exploring the Mystery of Our Expanding Universe

    Article | Resource Guide
    Scientists may soon uncover new insights about some of the most mysterious phenomena in our universe with the help of the newly launched Euclid mission. Built and managed by the European Space Agency,...
    An illustration of the Euclid telescope in front of a star field. The telescope has a cylindrical body with an open top and a flat, square base as well as a flat panel along its back.

  9. 2023 NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge (Summer)

    May 15 through July 31, 2023 Challenge

    Make Your Own Image of the Phantom Galaxy M74 with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge Using Webb data.  Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real astronomical data ...

  10. 2023 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Winter)

    January 3 through February 28, 2023 Challenge

    Make Your Own Image of the Eagle Nebula and the Pillars of Creation with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge with Webb data   Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use ...

  11. Virtual Programs for Libraries: Cerritos Library

    Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    The Cerritos Library created five virtual programs using books in the library’s collection that explore NASA’s Universe of Learning topics. The information is supported with activities that...
    Sample solar system activity

  12. Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0: Virginia Living Museum

    3D Object | Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0 is a summer camp experience designed for children who have completed fourth or fifth grade during the previous academic year. The program uses a guided exploration...
    Activity card game

  13. Science Briefing: The Art of Science: Data Visualizations in Astronomy

    August 4, 2022 Professional Learning Webinar

    Please join us for this special edition of NASA’s Universe of Learning Science Briefings! We will hear about the artistry of scientific visualizations and how to move from data to images, illustrations, ...

  14. 2022 NASA's Astrophoto Challenges (Summer)

    May 2 through July 31, 2022 Challenge

    Make Your Own Image of the Eta Carinae star system and the Carina Nebula with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenges   Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real astronomical ...

  15. Paper Models of Astrophysics Missions

    Activities
    Building paper models of spacecraft is a fun and interactive way to learn more about NASA's missions. Models are available for easy, moderate, and more challenging skill sets. Each model has assembly...
    NASA's Great Observatories